Obituaries

It’s with great sadness for us that our loving brother, James “Mark” Bailey, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, but was a great joy for him, because his name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and he got

Donald James Sauer passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 72. After several months of declining health, Don was called home peacefully. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 7, 1952 to Mike and Belva Sauer.

Carol Jean Daly (Coursey), 76, passed away on October 3, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, to Patricia Elisabeth Coursey (Kummer) and William R. Coursey. She was one of three children.

Christa Lynn Whitney, 76, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Whitney, was a retired veterinary technician. Christa was born in Dixon, Illinois, to parents Richard L. Holby and Gwendolyn Holby.

“We do not have to rely on memories to recapture the spirit of those we have loved and lost – they live within our souls in some perfect sanctuary which even death cannot destroy.

Our loving mother and friend Joan Jones (Jo Skid), 74, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. Joan was born on July 29, 1950 in Long Beach California to her father Henry Justin Skidmore and mother Doris Irene Skidmore.

Chris Lyn (Garrett) Lowder, 56, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away at home on September 26, 2024, surrounded by many loving family and friends.

Brandon Dewitt Rhodes passed away in his sleep on September 24, 2024 at 11:15 pm in his San Tan Valley home.

We are here to celebrate the life of William Eugene “Gene” Dobbins. He went to his heavenly father on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Gene was born in Mesa, Arizona on March 21, 1933.

Timothy (Tim) W. Norman passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024 while at home with family. Tim was a warrior who battled and beat cancer multiple times for years. The cancer battle was still ongoing at the time of Tim’s passing.